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My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
In case you missed it, in Sunday’s newspaper
Just a quick update today; I’m working on a ton of projects, including one for my husband’s bookselling business that I’m looking forward to telling you about soon! But, if you didn’t see it and you live locally, check out … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness
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Reader photo: Downtown’s timepiece
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Downtown York’s clock Submitted by: John Tierney of West Manchester Township Something interesting: I love the black-and-white look of this photo by John. I admit I’m not normally a … Continue reading
More memories of Franklin Discount Mart, Feder’s News Stand and Spangler’s Drug Store
As we were talking about some of the many businesses that were in downtown York in years past, I heard from many people who were able to contribute more memories of these stores. Specifically, I’ve heard more recently about Franklin … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
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It’s all fun and games in York County
Today’s post comes from some treasures found by Hubby at The York Emporium. You might remember that around this time last year, I showed how York County was famous in a nationally sold board game – The Game of Life: … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness, Local memories
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Cleaning your clothes, York County-style
I happened on a good Yorkism the other day. On Facebook, I mentioned that I had just done a “load of wash” and had another ready to go, which I found depressing. Well, friend and coworker Jess mentioned that she … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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More restaurants that used to be along Route 30 in York
It has been a multi-year attempt on this blog to deal with what used to be where on Route 30. Sometimes I think this should be my full-time gig! Think we could all agree enough to co-author a book on … Continue reading
Posted in It used to be..., Local memories
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Do you remember Gregory’s menswear store?
Today’s post is a quick one, hoping to get your ideas for a future post! Do you happen to remember the Gregory’s menswear store that operated downtown for many years? Jim McClure has a great post on it over on … Continue reading
In which one of Joan’s real-life heroes comes to York County
Those of you who have read Only in York County for a while, and those who know me in real life, are aware that personal finance, getting rid of stuff, organization, productivity and travel are among my major interests. You … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Joan's randomness, York County online
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Reader photo: First Church of the Brethren
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Light filtering through the windows of First Church of the Brethren in York Submitted by: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something interesting: Dianne writes, “Church of the Brethren are … Continue reading
Do you remember some of the older local movie theaters?
This photo from the York Daily Record/Sunday News archives shows the Dallas Theatre in Dallastown before its reopening in 2005. Unfortunately, it’s since closed again (this time in 2009). The theater was originally built in 1927 and first showed silent … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories
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